William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk

Pennsylvania · Northeast

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Habitat

LakeUrban Park

Best Seasons

Spring Fall

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

April-May, September-October

About This Location

William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk is a productive birding destination in Pennsylvania, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Gadwall, and Mallard among many others. Spring and fall migration bring waves of warblers and shorebirds through the area.

Location

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Notable Species

Wood Duck Gadwall Mallard Mourning Dove Turkey Vulture

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Prothonotary Warbler

Protonotaria citrea

4/15/2026Brunner Island Wetlands1 observed

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina

4/15/2026Samuel S. Lewis SP1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

4/15/2026Sheppard-Myers Reservoir2 observed

Pine Siskin

Spinus pinus

4/13/20261 McCurley Dr, New Freedom US-PA 39.72638, -76.693471 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

4/13/2026William H. Kain County Park--Lake Redman Boardwalk1 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/12/2026William H. Kain County Park--Lake Redman Boardwalk1 observed

Common Yellowthroat

Geothlypis trichas

4/12/2026Penn State York1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

4/11/2026Prettyboy Reservoir--Dam3 observed

Wood Thrush

Hylocichla mustelina

4/11/2026Gifford Pinchot SP--Quaker Race Day Use Area1 observed

Northern House Wren

Troglodytes aedon

4/11/2026802 High Rock Road, Hanover, Pennsylvania, US (39.861, -76.949)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

4/11/2026Gifford Pinchot SP1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

4/10/2026Spring Valley County Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

4/10/2026Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater Yellowlegs

14/15/2026

Great Egret

14/15/2026

Osprey

14/15/2026

Northern Flicker

14/15/2026

Eastern Phoebe

14/15/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

14/15/2026

Red-breasted Nuthatch

14/15/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/15/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

14/15/2026

Great Blue Heron

24/14/2026

Tree Swallow

24/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/14/2026

Hermit Thrush

14/14/2026

Canada Goose

44/13/2026

Wood Duck

24/13/2026

Mallard

24/13/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/13/2026

Red-bellied Woodpecker

24/13/2026

Tufted Titmouse

14/13/2026

Birding Tips

1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
3
Visit during mid-May for peak warbler migration.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk for birding?▼

The best months to visit William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk for birding are April-May, September-October. The best seasons are Spring and Fall.

What birds can I see at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?▼

Notable species at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk include Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?▼

Birding at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk?▼

William H. Kain County Park - Lake Redman Boardwalk offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.